Sports Performance Therapists in New York, NY

I help people with the emotional and mental challenges of sports, theater and business performance.
People come to me with emotionally painful life issues - anxiety, depression, and troubled or failed relationships. I help them go beyond problem solving to creating richer, fuller lives. With over 30 years experience, I am an actively engaged therapist committed to helping my clients grow emotionally. Please contact me by email. I will respond promptly to email inquiries. If you prefer to text, please do so, but no voice messages please.
I help people with the emotional and mental challenges of sports, theater and business performance.
People come to me with emotionally painful life issues - anxiety, depression, and troubled or failed relationships. I help them go beyond problem solving to creating richer, fuller lives. With over 30 years experience, I am an actively engaged therapist committed to helping my clients grow emotionally. Please contact me by email. I will respond promptly to email inquiries. If you prefer to text, please do so, but no voice messages please.

My specialties include anxiety, depression, life transitions, and sports/performance.
Everyone has a unique story that deserves care and support. It brings me immense joy to use my experience and education to serve each client and their specific needs. My background includes extensive studies in nutrition, physical health, and mental health. I am experienced working with a variety of individuals from industry professionals to adolescents. I am passionate about the importance of mental health as the foundation of optimal performance and a healthy life. Together, we will explore what that may look like for you.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, life transitions, and sports/performance.
Everyone has a unique story that deserves care and support. It brings me immense joy to use my experience and education to serve each client and their specific needs. My background includes extensive studies in nutrition, physical health, and mental health. I am experienced working with a variety of individuals from industry professionals to adolescents. I am passionate about the importance of mental health as the foundation of optimal performance and a healthy life. Together, we will explore what that may look like for you.

Sport psychology can help athletes address topics including: managing emotions and negative self talk; maintaining focus during practices and competitions; more effectively communicating with coaches and teammates; assessing strengths, areas in need of improvement, and authentic goals; and increasing enjoyment of sports.
As a clinical and sport psychologist, I generally work with clients who are seeking to reach higher levels of professional, athletic and academic achievement, yet are struggling with various types of anxiety. Issues may include fear of public performance, social nervousness, panic, perfectionism, and excessive worry. I frequently support athletes and student-athletes in learning to improve athletic performance with mental skills training while managing social, academic, and work pressures.
Sport psychology can help athletes address topics including: managing emotions and negative self talk; maintaining focus during practices and competitions; more effectively communicating with coaches and teammates; assessing strengths, areas in need of improvement, and authentic goals; and increasing enjoyment of sports.
As a clinical and sport psychologist, I generally work with clients who are seeking to reach higher levels of professional, athletic and academic achievement, yet are struggling with various types of anxiety. Issues may include fear of public performance, social nervousness, panic, perfectionism, and excessive worry. I frequently support athletes and student-athletes in learning to improve athletic performance with mental skills training while managing social, academic, and work pressures.

My goal is to provide my clients with skills they can use on their own, to help them identify what is personally meaningful to them and address barriers to life satisfaction and improved relationships, as well as individual performance, specifically as it relates to sports.
Finding a psychologist who is a good fit, especially at the time of emotional crisis can be challenging. To find someone who is empathic, but also direct and firm, who is not afraid to call you out when you most need it, someone who understands the real life challenges of being a parent, teen, or young adult and who approaches challenges with a sense of humor and compassion, someone who has the right training, expertise, and schedule, can be daunting, to say the least. I am a CBT/DBT trained and practicing psychologist who is compassionate and direct.
My goal is to provide my clients with skills they can use on their own, to help them identify what is personally meaningful to them and address barriers to life satisfaction and improved relationships, as well as individual performance, specifically as it relates to sports.
Finding a psychologist who is a good fit, especially at the time of emotional crisis can be challenging. To find someone who is empathic, but also direct and firm, who is not afraid to call you out when you most need it, someone who understands the real life challenges of being a parent, teen, or young adult and who approaches challenges with a sense of humor and compassion, someone who has the right training, expertise, and schedule, can be daunting, to say the least. I am a CBT/DBT trained and practicing psychologist who is compassionate and direct.

I am licensed in NY & NJ as a Psychologist & Board Certified Sports Psychologist.
My clients often have realized that they want something different in their lives but are unsure what they want or need to do to make a change. They are motivated and work to achieve something new. Their issues may be feeling stuck, unsatisfied, having difficulty managing their emotions, and maximizing their potential. They want to feel less depressed, stressed, anxious, or angry. Like most of us, these people want more meaningful relationships with their close friends, family members, and loved ones. I create a safe environment for my client to be an active participant in therapy.
I am licensed in NY & NJ as a Psychologist & Board Certified Sports Psychologist.
My clients often have realized that they want something different in their lives but are unsure what they want or need to do to make a change. They are motivated and work to achieve something new. Their issues may be feeling stuck, unsatisfied, having difficulty managing their emotions, and maximizing their potential. They want to feel less depressed, stressed, anxious, or angry. Like most of us, these people want more meaningful relationships with their close friends, family members, and loved ones. I create a safe environment for my client to be an active participant in therapy.

Whether it's anxiety, OCD, difficulty managing intense emotions, identity concerns, big changes in life, sports performance concerns, or processing a sports related injury, I'm here to offer you my full support with compassion and empathy.
I use various treatment methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) that has allowed me help various different populations such as college students, athletes, BIPOC, and more. I will tailor treatment to your individualized needs and meet you where you're at.
Whether it's anxiety, OCD, difficulty managing intense emotions, identity concerns, big changes in life, sports performance concerns, or processing a sports related injury, I'm here to offer you my full support with compassion and empathy.
I use various treatment methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) that has allowed me help various different populations such as college students, athletes, BIPOC, and more. I will tailor treatment to your individualized needs and meet you where you're at.

I have a sub specialty in sports psychology and have worked with Olympic and world class athletes.
When I first meet clients, I encourage them to be fascinated by the way their mind works. An ideal component of a successful therapy is when clients become curious about themselves, which allows them to gain insight into their problems. I personally believe, based on my research and experience, that what the human mind concentrates on has an influence on what happens in one's life. By watching the patterns of our thoughts we can modify and redirect them, with the goal of making healthier and more life-affirming decisions. The human mind has evolved to focus on problems and to anticipate more of them in the future.
I have a sub specialty in sports psychology and have worked with Olympic and world class athletes.
When I first meet clients, I encourage them to be fascinated by the way their mind works. An ideal component of a successful therapy is when clients become curious about themselves, which allows them to gain insight into their problems. I personally believe, based on my research and experience, that what the human mind concentrates on has an influence on what happens in one's life. By watching the patterns of our thoughts we can modify and redirect them, with the goal of making healthier and more life-affirming decisions. The human mind has evolved to focus on problems and to anticipate more of them in the future.

I would be happy to see you for any of these more general concerns, and I also have specialties in sports performance, public speaking anxiety, panic attacks, fear of flying, search for meaning, and expected and unexpected life transitions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been treating adolescents, adults, couples, and families for over 20 years. I am trained in a wide variety of techniques that are designed to produce measurable and meaningful results. I also work with families and couples to help improve or repair relationships. My approach is positive, empathic, and solution-focused. Therapy results should not be a mystery - it should be clear that it works as you feel better, reach goals, and set new ones.
I would be happy to see you for any of these more general concerns, and I also have specialties in sports performance, public speaking anxiety, panic attacks, fear of flying, search for meaning, and expected and unexpected life transitions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been treating adolescents, adults, couples, and families for over 20 years. I am trained in a wide variety of techniques that are designed to produce measurable and meaningful results. I also work with families and couples to help improve or repair relationships. My approach is positive, empathic, and solution-focused. Therapy results should not be a mystery - it should be clear that it works as you feel better, reach goals, and set new ones.

Neha is also a member of the Association of Social Workers in Sports (ASWIS).
Neha Uberoi is a licensed clinical social worker at Therapy Lab, specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and strategic therapy for both adults and adolescents. She adopts a culturally sensitive, person-centered approach to address various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, stress-related issues, job stress, addiction, identity challenges, life transitions, women's health, and relationship difficulties. Neha draws on her experiences as a professional athlete and a mother of three young children, which informs her work with clients.
Neha is also a member of the Association of Social Workers in Sports (ASWIS).
Neha Uberoi is a licensed clinical social worker at Therapy Lab, specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and strategic therapy for both adults and adolescents. She adopts a culturally sensitive, person-centered approach to address various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, stress-related issues, job stress, addiction, identity challenges, life transitions, women's health, and relationship difficulties. Neha draws on her experiences as a professional athlete and a mother of three young children, which informs her work with clients.

During my career, I've accumulated extensive experience working with athletes of all levels and ages across a variety of sports.
I am a therapist and mental performance coach based in NYC. I help my clients improve their well-being, achieve goals to boost mental resilience, and enhance performance, whether they are athletes, performers, or individuals facing life's challenges. Many of my clients seek change to overcome stress, communication issues, or self-worth concerns. Their goals include developing effective coping skills, improving focus, and achieving balance. Together, in a supportive and non-judgmental environment, we will explore emotions and uncover new growth strategies, proven to increase peak mental performance and mental wellness.
During my career, I've accumulated extensive experience working with athletes of all levels and ages across a variety of sports.
I am a therapist and mental performance coach based in NYC. I help my clients improve their well-being, achieve goals to boost mental resilience, and enhance performance, whether they are athletes, performers, or individuals facing life's challenges. Many of my clients seek change to overcome stress, communication issues, or self-worth concerns. Their goals include developing effective coping skills, improving focus, and achieving balance. Together, in a supportive and non-judgmental environment, we will explore emotions and uncover new growth strategies, proven to increase peak mental performance and mental wellness.

I also have experience working with Peak Performance issues, job coaching, and sports psychology.
I believe it is important to always take an individualized approach to therapy based on the specific needs of each of client. I like to take an active approach to therapy that incorporates contemporary clinical research findings with evidence-based therapeutic models. I integrate both psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to provide a collaborative and supportive therapeutic experience.
I also have experience working with Peak Performance issues, job coaching, and sports psychology.
I believe it is important to always take an individualized approach to therapy based on the specific needs of each of client. I like to take an active approach to therapy that incorporates contemporary clinical research findings with evidence-based therapeutic models. I integrate both psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to provide a collaborative and supportive therapeutic experience.

A former celebrated varsity college athlete, I use that experience to better understand individuals under performance-based pressures; sports, actors, performers, artists, entrepreneurs and more.
I understand and honor the courage needed to take the first step towards change in your life. Navigating the human condition can often be immensely painful and this is why I believe so strongly in compassionate and supportive therapeutic engagement. The beauty and growth in life that we are all seeking is often discovered amidst pain and discomfort. My training and experience allow me to comprehend the human experience, which can include trauma, life stressors, and circumstances from the past and/or present that leave people feeling stuck and confused. I especially enjoy working with the LGBTQIA community.
A former celebrated varsity college athlete, I use that experience to better understand individuals under performance-based pressures; sports, actors, performers, artists, entrepreneurs and more.
I understand and honor the courage needed to take the first step towards change in your life. Navigating the human condition can often be immensely painful and this is why I believe so strongly in compassionate and supportive therapeutic engagement. The beauty and growth in life that we are all seeking is often discovered amidst pain and discomfort. My training and experience allow me to comprehend the human experience, which can include trauma, life stressors, and circumstances from the past and/or present that leave people feeling stuck and confused. I especially enjoy working with the LGBTQIA community.

I carry a specialty in performance psychology developed during my time with Rutgers athletics, where I worked with NCAA Division I athletes and coaches across different sports.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I am committed to serving adults from all walks of life. I have experience treating a wide array of presenting concerns including but not limited to anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, stressful life transitions, work-related stress, relationship and dating difficulty, trauma, grief and loss, identity concerns, and chronic pain/illness. My approach to therapy is integrative and incorporates relational, cognitive, and behavioral techniques. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them increase self-awareness and work toward their goals, no matter how specific or broad they may be.
I carry a specialty in performance psychology developed during my time with Rutgers athletics, where I worked with NCAA Division I athletes and coaches across different sports.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I am committed to serving adults from all walks of life. I have experience treating a wide array of presenting concerns including but not limited to anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, stressful life transitions, work-related stress, relationship and dating difficulty, trauma, grief and loss, identity concerns, and chronic pain/illness. My approach to therapy is integrative and incorporates relational, cognitive, and behavioral techniques. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them increase self-awareness and work toward their goals, no matter how specific or broad they may be.

My specialties include anxiety, depression, life transitions, and sports/performance.
Everyone has a unique story that deserves care and support. It brings me immense joy to use my experience and education to serve each client and their specific needs. My background includes extensive studies in nutrition, physical health, and mental health. I am experienced working with a variety of individuals from industry professionals to adolescents. I am passionate about the importance of mental health as the foundation of optimal performance and a healthy life. Together, we will explore what that may look like for you.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, life transitions, and sports/performance.
Everyone has a unique story that deserves care and support. It brings me immense joy to use my experience and education to serve each client and their specific needs. My background includes extensive studies in nutrition, physical health, and mental health. I am experienced working with a variety of individuals from industry professionals to adolescents. I am passionate about the importance of mental health as the foundation of optimal performance and a healthy life. Together, we will explore what that may look like for you.

My practice focuses on sports psychology, helping athletes manage performance anxiety and build mental resilience.
As a licensed clinical social worker with years of experience, I am dedicated to helping individuals of all ages navigate the complexities of mental health. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults, providing a compassionate and supportive environment for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings.
My practice focuses on sports psychology, helping athletes manage performance anxiety and build mental resilience.
As a licensed clinical social worker with years of experience, I am dedicated to helping individuals of all ages navigate the complexities of mental health. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults, providing a compassionate and supportive environment for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings.

We welcome other performing artists and those that work with athletes/performers (e.g. coaches, sports medicine personnel, parents).
TriState SportPsych provides sport psychology services for athletes of all ages and levels of competition. At TriState SportPsych we consider it our mission to inspire athletes and those around them to connect, enjoy, and achieve by delivering the newest innovations in the rapidly evolving field of sport psychology. At TriState SportPsych, we deeply enjoy working with athletes (youth to professional) as they take steps towards mastery and wellness both in life and sport. Visit us at www.tristatesportpsych.com
We welcome other performing artists and those that work with athletes/performers (e.g. coaches, sports medicine personnel, parents).
TriState SportPsych provides sport psychology services for athletes of all ages and levels of competition. At TriState SportPsych we consider it our mission to inspire athletes and those around them to connect, enjoy, and achieve by delivering the newest innovations in the rapidly evolving field of sport psychology. At TriState SportPsych, we deeply enjoy working with athletes (youth to professional) as they take steps towards mastery and wellness both in life and sport. Visit us at www.tristatesportpsych.com

I am a field expert, having conducted research on motivation in individuals, and in sports psychology.
Do you feel stuck, or like you're not reaching your full potential? Is self-doubt, low confidence, performance anxiety, perfectionism, or burnout getting in your way? Those are normal experiences, and, together we work through it. Breaking through mental roadblocks, build confidence, and restore a strong sense of direction and purpose. Using CBT, Existentialism, EMDR, and Mindfulness, I will help you develop self-awareness, process challenges, and build the mental skills need to feel your best and perform your best.
I am a field expert, having conducted research on motivation in individuals, and in sports psychology.
Do you feel stuck, or like you're not reaching your full potential? Is self-doubt, low confidence, performance anxiety, perfectionism, or burnout getting in your way? Those are normal experiences, and, together we work through it. Breaking through mental roadblocks, build confidence, and restore a strong sense of direction and purpose. Using CBT, Existentialism, EMDR, and Mindfulness, I will help you develop self-awareness, process challenges, and build the mental skills need to feel your best and perform your best.

The most common focuses of therapy are depression, anxiety, difficulties with coping, panic disorders, sports performance, relationships, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and trauma.
I provide comprehensive psychotherapy that is tailored to the needs of the individual. Modalities most commonly integrated are psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, existential, and humanistic therapies. I also utilize a person-centered/Rogerian and ecological/nested approach, with a postmodernist theoretical orientation.
The most common focuses of therapy are depression, anxiety, difficulties with coping, panic disorders, sports performance, relationships, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and trauma.
I provide comprehensive psychotherapy that is tailored to the needs of the individual. Modalities most commonly integrated are psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, existential, and humanistic therapies. I also utilize a person-centered/Rogerian and ecological/nested approach, with a postmodernist theoretical orientation.

Families often contact me when a young athlete's sports performance creates discomfort and conflict in their home.
My mission is to help young athletes become confident problem solvers. I help them build new mental and emotional skills that allow young athletes to respond rather than react in stressful situations. I help them develop self-awareness and the agency to solve these problems in a way that works for them.
Families often contact me when a young athlete's sports performance creates discomfort and conflict in their home.
My mission is to help young athletes become confident problem solvers. I help them build new mental and emotional skills that allow young athletes to respond rather than react in stressful situations. I help them develop self-awareness and the agency to solve these problems in a way that works for them.

I hold certifications in mental performance and sports nutrition to target high expectations and performance pressure.
Trying your best but life still feels overwhelming? Maybe you're constantly anxious, emotionally reactive, stuck in self-doubt, or struggling to manage relationships, boundaries, or big life decisions. Whether you're 17 or 40, navigating adulthood isn’t easy and you don’t have to figure it out alone. I help people work through anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and relationship stressors in a collaborative, supportive way. Many of my clients are navigating transitions like graduating, moving, changing careers, ending relationships, and want a space where they can slow down, process, and build tools that actually work.
I hold certifications in mental performance and sports nutrition to target high expectations and performance pressure.
Trying your best but life still feels overwhelming? Maybe you're constantly anxious, emotionally reactive, stuck in self-doubt, or struggling to manage relationships, boundaries, or big life decisions. Whether you're 17 or 40, navigating adulthood isn’t easy and you don’t have to figure it out alone. I help people work through anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and relationship stressors in a collaborative, supportive way. Many of my clients are navigating transitions like graduating, moving, changing careers, ending relationships, and want a space where they can slow down, process, and build tools that actually work.
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Sports Performance Therapists
How does sports psychology work?
Sports psychology helps athletes identify and overcome challenges, such as perfectionism or a fear of failure, and improve key mental skills, such as confidence or concentration. By applying principles and techniques from psychology, such as goal-setting, visualization, positive self-talk, and emotion regulation, sports psychologists help athletes improve their performance on the field and their well-being overall.
How long does treatment for a sports-related problem take?
The duration of sports psychology treatment depends on the athlete’s individual challenges, goals, the complexity of the interventions used, and even on the length of the season. A performance anxiety issue may be treated with a short-term treatment, like Cognitive behavioural therapy, while issues such as depression, substance abuse, or severe anxiety may require longer-term treatments.
How effective is treatment for sports performance problems?
Sports psychology has been shown to improve performance and help athletes manage their emotions. Sports psychology can be effective in boosting performance, team dynamics, and injury rehabilitation. Over the past decade, nearly every professional sports team in every major sport has added a sports psychologist to its staff. Many colleges have done the same, and even some high school programs have done the same. Olympic hopefuls may consult with sports psychologists starting in elementary school.
What are the limitations of sports psychology?
Sports psychology may have several limitations. Every athlete is unique and may respond differently to sports psychology treatments. Therapy can help an athlete reach their potential; it can help athletes cope with injury and pain, but it cannot change the physical limitations that may be affecting an athlete’s performance.